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Custer County Idaho's Rich Mines and Growing Prospects
Custer County Idaho offers vast mining wealth and farming potential. The article traces early discovery routes from 1860s placer finds to today’s 5000 population, detailing towns such as Challis Mackay Bayhorse and Stanley Basin, and listing mines, mills, irrigation plans, and the county’s expanding transportation and telegraph links. It notes strong agriculture, stock-raising, improving infrastructure, and a climate favorable to growth.
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Custer County
Idaho
General Custer
Montana
Stanley Basin
Loon Creek
Wotilquartz
Challis
Macksy
Houston
Bayhorse
Clayton
Custer
Stanley
Big Lost River
Thousand Spring
Round
Pahsamarei
East Fork
Antelope
Commecticet
Delaware
Rhode Island
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Blackfoot
Mackay
Morgan Creek
Garden Creek
Poverty Flat
Centennial Flat
Slate Creek
Thompson Creek
Robinson Bar
Fisher
Sheep Mountain
Seafoam
Looe Creek
Washington Basin
Yankee Fork
Lecky Bog
Sawtooth Mountains
Wood River
Man
Salmon